I feel more encouraged about the hostages now than I have in the past.

I am designating the Bureau of Mines in the Department of the Interior as the principal Federal agency for nonfuel mineral data gathering and analysis.

It's now apparent that the American people have chosen you as the next President.

I obviously would abide by the American people's judgment, whether I won or lost.

Ours is a special country, because our vast economic and military strength give us a special responsibility for seeking solutions to the problems that confront the world.

I've not achieved all I set out to do; perhaps no one ever does.

I have a deep appreciation of the system, however, that lets people make the free choice about who will lead them for the next 4 years.

I've wanted to serve as President because I love this country and because I love the people of this Nation.

I really have to wait till the returns come in.

I promised you 4 years ago that I would never lie to you.

Obviously, my judgment has been made consistently in what I considered to be better for the country.

The best weapon is one that never has to be fired in battle.